Procurement Manager Technical Operations (Fixed-Term Contract – 18 months)

Novartis is hiring a Procurement Manager Technical Operations (Fixed-Term Contract – 18 months) in Prague, Czechia. It pays CZK 792k-CZK 1471k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include procurement, supplier management and contract negotiation.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 835 other open roles at Novartis.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Manage indirect procurement categories, lead sourcing projects, and deliver cost savings and value creation initiatives.

procurementsupplier-managementcontract-negotiationcost-reduction

Salary Range:

Kč792,190.00 - Kč1,471,210.00

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid
Internal job title: Procurement Manager Tech Ops
Location: Prague, Czech Republic

This role is based in Prague, Czech Republic. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing multiple indirect categories across one or more countries and delivering sourcing and value creation initiatives aligned with the Annual Category Plan. The role focuses on cost reduction, demand management, innovation, risk management, contracting, supplier performance, and organizational change. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, market assessments, TCO analysis, supplier qualification and selection, contract negotiations, and leading the implementation and adoption of sourcing, demand optimization, and process improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

Implement procurement strategies and sourcing plans for assigned categories and sites, ensuring alignment with business needs and company objectives.
Lead Source to Contracting projects. Identify and deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, process compliance and value creation targets.
Identify sourcing opportunities, evaluate suppliers, and support supplier selection, commercial decisions, and procurement planning.
Manage supplier relationships, monitor and report supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Gather stakeholder and supplier feedback, track procurement performance metrics, and provide regular reporting on category activities.
Lead contract negotiations and ensure contracts are implemented in alignment with compliance and legal requirements, communicated, and managed effectively throughout their lifecycle.
Address supplier performance issues, mitigate supply risks, and ensure timely resolution of business concerns.
Escalate any product quality, technical, or compliance-related concerns according to company procedures and timelines.

Key performance indicators:

Delivery of agreed cost savings and value creation targets.
Timely completion of sourcing and contracting projects.
Stakeholder satisfaction and business partnership effectiveness.
Supplier performance improvements and risk mitigation.
Compliance with procurement policies and processes.
Adoption and implementation of sourcing, demand management, and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits & Rewards

792,190.00 - 1,131,700.00 - 1,471,210.00 CZK Annual

Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary; Risk Life Insurance (full cost covered by Novartis); 5-week holiday per year; (1 week above the Labour Law requirement); 4 paid sick days within one calendar year in case of absence due to sickness without a medical sickness report; Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus Cafeteria in the amount of 17,500 CZK per year; Meal vouchers in amount of 105 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company); Public Transportation allowance; MultiSport Card, Employee Share Purchase Plan. Find out more about Novartis Business Services: https://www.novartis.cz/

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to di.cz@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 

Skills Desired

Category Management, Continuous Improvement, Customer Needs Analysis, Customer Satisfaction Analysis, Negotiation, Operations Management, Process Improvements, Procurement, Project Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Root Cause Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain, Vendor Management

How we rate this

Procurement Manager Technical Operations (Fixed-Term Contract – 18 months) at Novartis rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Procurement Manager Technical Operations (Fixed-Term Contract – 18 months) is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is CZK 792k-CZK 1471k a year.
The role is based in Prague.
The job was posted on October 15, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Tell me about a project where contract negotiation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where cost reduction was part of your work. What did you do?

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